In high-tech industries where every micron counts, Cemecon delivers a competitive edge with tailor-made premium coatings. Through close collaboration and advanced analysis, the company engineers coating solutions that are precisely aligned with each tool's geometry, material, and application.

UK-based PTG Holroyd Precision has launched what it believes to be the world’s most versatile, ultra-high-performance machine for precision grinding the helical profiles that are used across the air and refrigeration compressor industry.

Serbian grinding machine manufacturer Grindex has significantly enhanced its quality control and R&D capabilities with the installation of an LK Metrology CMM — enabling faster, more precise inspection, reduced scrap and improved production efficiency.

In the quest to design the next generation of materials for modern devices — ones that are lightweight, flexible and excellent at dissipating heat — a team of researchers led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst made a discovery: imperfection has its upsides.

Optimised for high-speed, multi-sensor 5-axis measurement, the Agility CMM range from Renishaw delivers robust metrology performance for both shop floor and lab environments. Supporting the full suite of Revo sensors, the system enables efficient, high-accuracy inspection close to the point of manufacture.

Following the success of the nutcracker video for Christmas 2023, which received more than 10,000 views, CAD/CAM developer Open Mind is releasing another festive machining video this year. The partners in this campaign were Hermle USA and Fraisa USA. The milled object is a Santa Claus.

Machinists are usually faced with the same challenges: consistently high precision, perfect surface quality — and all of this in a cost-efficient manner. Barry Cahoon, Product Solution Specialist Rotating Indexable — Europe at Sandvik Coromant, reveals what successful milling is all about.

Koller Formenbau increases the performance and process reliability of its Cheto IXN 3000 travelling column deep-hole drilling and milling centre with the Nano Coolant cooling lubricant — with impressive results.

Inovatools enhances metalworking with its “First Choice” range — a specialized selection of high-performance tools tailored to meet a variety of machining needs. With innovations like the ultra-hard ta-C coating for aluminium, the company delivers tools that extend durability, boost abrasion resistance, and reduce heat buildup.

The CK modular tool system from Big Daishowa set a new standard in precision machining by integrating advanced turning tools into simple, adaptable holders. Designed for milling, rough boring, and fine boring, this patented system delivers micrometer-level accuracy, extended tool life, and cost-effective operation.